Authorities are warning the public for meth-related debris found on the side of the road, at public parks and other public areas.MLive File Photo

MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI – Authorities are warning the public of roadside dangers that pop up this time of year that are directly connected to illegal methamphetamine dump sites.

Michigan State Police officials in a press release indicate this is the time of year when community cleanup groups need to pay special attention to items discarded along roadsides, parks or other public locations that could be toxic from meth dump sites.

Authorities are finding an increased number of meth by-products disposed of in public areas, the press release stated.